There’s been some recent research into the life of Vincent Van Gogh, including the discovery of letters and other evidence suggesting the true, previously unsuspected motivation for the now-famous artist’s also famous act of self-mutilation, cutting off part of his own ear. Why, and how much? Those are two of the questions addressed here – and for those overly attached to the long-accepted story of Van Gogh’s drastic action, the revelations in Van Gogh’s Ear may feel like a lobe blow. Check local listings. For a full review, see David Hinckley's All Along the Watchtower.